9th Grade Baseball Head Coach: Lead Team, Develop Players

Northview Middle School; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Northview Middle School in Ankeny, IA is seeking a Head Coach for 9th Grade Baseball Jaguars. The role focuses on organizing practices, developing players, coordinating with the varsity staff, and promoting sportsmanship and district policies.

The position is a part-time stipend role aligned with the Ankeny Community School District, requiring a current Iowa coaching license or ability to obtain one, strong leadership, communication, and the ability to mentor student athletes and staff.

Qualifications

• Valid coaching license through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners or the ability to obtain it prior to the start of the season.
• Experience as a head coach or as a key assistant is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures.
• Ability to lead, instruct, and supervise student athletes and staff.

Responsibilities

• Attend and effectively coach in all scheduled games.
• Dates determined by IHSAA/IGHSAU.
• Establish philosophy, skills, and techniques to teach student athletes and foster growth.
• Lead, organize and be present at practices.
• Evaluate student athletic abilities and progress using metrics and film.
• Coordinate with assistant coaches and feeder programs to align goals.
• Enforce sportsmanship and safety policies during competitions and activities.

Skills

Coaching license

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Northview Middle School in Ankeny, IA is seeking a Head Coach for 9th Grade Baseball Jaguars. The role focuses on organizing practices, developing players, coordinating with the varsity staff, and promoting sportsmanship and district policies.

The position is a part-time stipend role aligned with the Ankeny Community School District, requiring a current Iowa coaching license or ability to obtain one, strong leadership, communication, and the ability to mentor student athletes and staff.